Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfur...Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfurization were analyzed.When the total aluminum content in the steel increased from 6 to 1100 ppm,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 2.1wt%to 84.84wt%after the reaction for 90 s.Furthermore,when the silicon content in the steel increased from 0.01wt%to 2.20wt%,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 1.53wt%to 79.01wt%after the reaction for 90 s.This indicates that the increase in the aluminum and silicon contents of the steel promoted the desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles.A kinetic model was established to predict the CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles composition,and the diffusion coefficient of sulfur in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles was 9.375×10^(−10)m^(2)·s^(−1) at 1600℃,which provided a new method for the calculation of diffusion coefficient.展开更多
The characteristics of nonmetallic inclusions formed during steel production have a significant influence on steel performance.In this paper,studies on inclusions using confocal scanning laser microscopy(CSLM)are revi...The characteristics of nonmetallic inclusions formed during steel production have a significant influence on steel performance.In this paper,studies on inclusions using confocal scanning laser microscopy(CSLM)are reviewed and summarized,particularly the col-lision of various inclusions,dissolution of inclusions in liquid slag,and reactions between inclusions and steel.Solid inclusions exhibited a high collision tendency,whereas pure liquid inclusions exhibited minimal collisions because of the small attraction force induced by their<90°contact angle with molten steel.The collision of complex inclusions in molten steel was not included in the scope of this study and should be evaluated in future studies.Higher CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)and CaO/SiO_(2)ratios in liquid slag promoted the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3)-based in-clusions.The formation of solid phases in the slag should be prevented to improve dissolution of inclusions.To accurately simulate the dissolution of inclusions in liquid slag,in-situ observation of the dissolution of inclusions at the steel-slag interface is necessary.Using a combination of CSLM and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy,the composition and morphological evolution of the inclusions during their modification by the dissolved elements in steel were observed and analyzed.Although the in-situ observa-tion of MnS and TiN precipitations has been widely studied,the in-situ observation of the evolution of oxide inclusions in steel during so-lidification and heating processes has rarely been reported.The effects of temperature,heating and cooling rates,and inclusion character-istics on the formation of acicular ferrites(AFs)have been widely studied.At a cooling rate of 3-5 K/s,the order of AF growth rate in-duced by different inclusions,as reported in literature,is Ti-O<Ti-Ca-Zr-Al-O<Mg-O<Ti-Zr-Al-O<Mn-Ti-Al-O<Ti-Al-O<Zr-Ti-Al-O.Further comprehensive experiments are required to investigate the quantitative relationship between the formation of AFs and inclusions.展开更多
The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution ki...The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution kinetics of primary carbides during either heating or soaking.Dissolution of carbides proceeded in three stages(fast→slow→faster)as either temperature or holding time was increased.During the heating process and during the first and third stages of the soaking process,the original size of the carbides determined the steepness of the slope,but during the middle(“slow”)stage of the soaking process,the slope remained zero.The initial size of the carbides varied greatly,but their final dissolution temperature fell within the narrow range of 1210-1235℃,and the holding time remained within 50 min.Fractal analysis was used to study the morphological characteristics of small and medium-sized carbides during the dissolution process.According to changes in the fractal dimension before and after soaking,the carbides tended to evolve towards a more regular morphology.展开更多
To investigate the effect of microstructure evolution on corrosion behavior and strengthening mechanism of Mg-1Zn-1Ca(wt.%)alloys,as-cast Mg-1Zn-1Ca alloys were performed by equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)with 1 ...To investigate the effect of microstructure evolution on corrosion behavior and strengthening mechanism of Mg-1Zn-1Ca(wt.%)alloys,as-cast Mg-1Zn-1Ca alloys were performed by equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)with 1 and 4 passes.The corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of alloys were investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),electrochemical tests,immersion tests and tensile tests.The results showed that mechanical properties improved after ECAP 1 pass;however,the corrosion resistance deteriorated due to high-density dislocations and fragmented secondary phases by ECAP.In contrast,synchronous improvement in the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance was achieved though grain refinement after ECAP 4 passes;fine grains led to a significant improvement in the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,elongation,and corrosion rate of 103 MPa,223 MPa,30.5%,and 1.5843 mm/a,respectively.The enhanced corrosion resistance was attributed to the formation of dense corrosion product films by finer grains and the barrier effect by high-density grain boundaries.These results indicated that Mg-1Zn-1Ca alloy has a promising potential for application in biomedical materials.展开更多
A parametrization of density matrices of ddimensions in terms of the raising J+and lowering J−angular momentum operators is established together with an implicit connection with the generalized Bloch-GellMann paramete...A parametrization of density matrices of ddimensions in terms of the raising J+and lowering J−angular momentum operators is established together with an implicit connection with the generalized Bloch-GellMann parameters. A general expression for the density matrix of the composite system of angular momenta j1and j2is obtained. In this matrix representation violations of the Bell-Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt inequalities are established for the X-states of a qubit-qubit, pure and mixed, composite system, as well as for a qubit-qutrit density matrix. In both cases maximal violation of the Bell inequalities can be reached, i.e., the Cirel’son limit. A correlation between the entanglement measure and a strong violation of the Bell factor is also given. For the qubit-qutrit composite system a time-dependent convex combination of the density matrix of the eigenstates of a two-particle Hamiltonian system is used to determine periodic maximal violations of the Bell’s inequality.展开更多
By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integra...By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integral. The effect of noncanonical strength, off-axis distance and vortex sign on spatial correlation singularities in far field is stressed. Furthermore, far-field OAM spectra and densities are also investigated, and the OAM detection and crosstalk probabilities are discussed. The results show that the number of dislocations of SCS always equals the sum of absolute values of topological charges for canonical or noncanonical vortex pairs. Although the sum of the product of each OAM mode and its power weight equals the algebraic sum of topological charges for canonical vortex pairs, the relationship no longer holds in the noncanonical case except for opposite-charge vortex pairs. The changes of off-axis distance, noncanonical strength or coherence length can lead to a more dominant power in adjacent mode than that in center detection mode, which also indicates that crosstalk probabilities of adjacent modes exceed the center detection probability. This work may provide potential applications in OAM-based optical communication, imaging, sensing and computing.展开更多
The centroid coordinate serves as a critical control parameter in motion systems,including aircraft,missiles,rockets,and drones,directly influencing their motion dynamics and control performance.Traditional methods fo...The centroid coordinate serves as a critical control parameter in motion systems,including aircraft,missiles,rockets,and drones,directly influencing their motion dynamics and control performance.Traditional methods for centroid measurement often necessitate custom equipment and specialized positioning devices,leading to high costs and limited accuracy.Here,we present a centroid measurement method that integrates 3D scanning technology,enabling accurate measurement of centroid across various types of objects without the need for specialized positioning fixtures.A theoretical framework for centroid measurement was established,which combined the principle of the multi-point weighing method with 3D scanning technology.The measurement accuracy was evaluated using a designed standard component.Experimental results demonstrate that the discrepancies between the theoretical and the measured centroid of a standard component with various materials and complex shapes in the X,Y,and Z directions are 0.003 mm,0.009 mm,and 0.105 mm,respectively,yielding a spatial deviation of 0.106 mm.Qualitative verification was conducted through experimental validation of three distinct types.They confirmed the reliability of the proposed method,which allowed for accurate centroid measurements of various products without requiring positioning fixtures.This advancement significantly broadened the applicability and scope of centroid measurement devices,offering new theoretical insights and methodologies for the measurement of complex parts and systems.展开更多
We present the first theoretical study on heavy-flavor jet angularities(λ_(α)^(κ))in Pb+Pb collisions at√SNN=5.02 Te V.The initial production of heavy-flavor jets was carried out using the POWHEG+PYTHIA8 prescript...We present the first theoretical study on heavy-flavor jet angularities(λ_(α)^(κ))in Pb+Pb collisions at√SNN=5.02 Te V.The initial production of heavy-flavor jets was carried out using the POWHEG+PYTHIA8 prescription.In contrast,the SHELL transport model describes jet evolution in the quark-gluon plasma(QGP).In p+p collisions,we observed narrower angularity distributions for D ^(0)-tagged jets than for inclusive jets,consistent with the ALICE preliminary results.We then demonstrate that jet quenching in the QGP slightly widens the angularity distribution of D ^(0)-tagged jets in Pb+Pb collisions relative to that in p+p collisions for a jet transverse momentum of 10<pch/T,jet<20 Ge V/c.In contrast,the angularity distributions of the inclusive and D ^(0)-tagged jets become narrower in Pb+Pb collisions relative to p+p atpch/T,jet>20 Ge V/c because of the strong influence of selection bias.Additionally,by comparing the average angularities<λ_(α)^(κ)>of the inclusive,D ^(0)-tagged,and B ^(0)-tagged jets with varyingαandκ,we show that the larger the quark mass,the lower the jet’s<λ_(α)^(κ)>values are.As a result of the slenderer initial distribution,we predict that compared with inclusive jets,heavy-flavor jets,especially B~0-tagged ones,will suffer stronger modifications of<λ_(α)^(κ)>in Pb+Pb relative to p+p at 10<pch/T,jet<20 Ge V/c.For a larger jet radius,a more significant broadening of the jet angularities was predicted because of the enhanced contribution of the wide-angle particles.展开更多
In the burgeoning field of light-matter interactions,angular momentum has emerged as a pivotal factor,driving innovative research directions.This study delves into the interaction dynamics between vortex lights and an...In the burgeoning field of light-matter interactions,angular momentum has emerged as a pivotal factor,driving innovative research directions.This study delves into the interaction dynamics between vortex lights and an electromagnetically induced transparency(EIT)medium,with a primary focus on elucidating the underlying mechanism of angular momentum transfer.Through comprehensive theoretical analysis and numerical simulations,it is demonstrated that when the probe field carries orbital angular momentum(OAM),the dispersion and absorption characteristics of the EIT medium undergo periodic modulation.This modulation is intricately determined by the azimuthal phase and topological charge of the beam.Notably,the OAM in the driving field exerts no such influence on the medium’s properties.Leveraging vortex phase plates(VPPs)or spatial light modulators(SLMs)to manipulate the tunable OAM enables dynamic control over the EIT effect.This breakthrough not only deepens our understanding of light-matter interactions at the quantum level but also unlocks new avenues for high-dimensional quantum information processing and advanced optical communication technologies.展开更多
The experimental realization of observable phonon angular momentum(PAM)in feasible systems using relatively simple methods remains a critical challenge.Motivated by the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect,this stud...The experimental realization of observable phonon angular momentum(PAM)in feasible systems using relatively simple methods remains a critical challenge.Motivated by the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect,this study explores the generation of PAM during the transport of electrically driven polarons along a singlestranded helix structure.We demonstrate that the motion of a polaron under an applied electric field inherently induces a finite PAM,exhibiting drift-locked behavior between the PAM and the polaron.By analyzing the time evolution of PAM distribution at each site,we identify the observed PAM as a natural consequence of coherent superposition between lattice waves,in which the chiral structure selectively determines the direction of induced PAM.Furthermore,we examine the roles of two types of electron-phonon interactions and structural periodicity in modulating PAM.These findings highlight the potential of chiral molecules as platforms for PAM generation and offer new insights into developing phonon-spin-based devices for information processing and transmission.展开更多
To investigate the nucleation behavior during the single-phased metallic solidification process,the commercial ultrapure ferritic stainless steels with no(Initial steel)and various melt treatments(R1,MR1,Y2,MY1,and M1...To investigate the nucleation behavior during the single-phased metallic solidification process,the commercial ultrapure ferritic stainless steels with no(Initial steel)and various melt treatments(R1,MR1,Y2,MY1,and M1 steels)were used to carry out the differential scanning colorimetry(DSC)and high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope(HT-CLSM)experiments.Based on the results of DSC experiments,the equilibrium solidification process as well as the relationship among the critical undercooling degree(△T_(c)^(DSC)),latent heat of fusion/crystallization(△H_(f)/△H_(c)),equiaxed grain ratio(ER),and average grain size(△_(ave)^(ingot))was revealed.ER is increased with the decreasing△T_(c)^(DSC)and increasing△H_(f)/△H_(c);however,△_(ave)^(ingot)is decreased with them.Referring to the results of HT-CLSM experiments,the average sizes of micro-/macrostructures(d_(ave)/D_(ave)/)are decreased with the increasing cooling rate,as well as the difference between and apparent critical undercooling degree(△T_(c)^(CLSM))was revealed.The heterogeneous nucleation of the crystal nuclei occurs only if△T_(c)^(CLSM)>△T_(c)^(DSC).Combining with the interfacial wetting-lattice mismatch heterogeneous nucleation model,the dynamic mechanism of the metallic solidification was revealed.The as-cast grains of the melt-treated samples were obviously refined,owing to the much higher actual heterogeneous nucleation rates(I_(heter.,i))obtained through melt treatments,and the heterogeneous nucleation rates(I_(heter.,ij))for all samples are increased with the cooling rates,firmly confirming that the as-cast grains of each sample could be refined by the increasing cooling rates.展开更多
The low ductility and strong mechanical anisotropy of wrought magnesium alloys have hindered their further processing and application.In this study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheet was prepared by a new asymmetrical angular...The low ductility and strong mechanical anisotropy of wrought magnesium alloys have hindered their further processing and application.In this study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheet was prepared by a new asymmetrical angular rolling(AAR)process,compared with conventional symmetrical rolling(SR)process and asymmetrical rolling(ASR)process.The effects of three rolling processes on the microstructure,texture and mechanical properties of the alloy sheets were systematically studied.The results show that the AAR sheet exhibits excellent mechanical properties compared to other two rolling processes.It not only achieves the highest ductility of 17.9%,17.9%,and 18.5% in the three directions,but also has the lowest mechanical anisotropy values for yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation.The AAR process significantly reduces the anisotropy of the material by achieving the smallest average grain size of 4.93μm and the most homogeneous grain size distribution.Introduced bi-directional asymmetric shear stresses randomizes grain orientation and activates the non-basal slip system,which also significantly reduces the anisotropy.In addition,the tensile twinning mechanism dominates during the AAR process,which contributes to texture weakening and the activation of the non-basal slip system.Through the synergy of these mechanisms,the AAR sheet is characterized by high ductility and low anisotropy.展开更多
Optical phased arrays(OPAs)are crucial in beam-steering applications,particularly as transmitters in light detection and ranging and free-space communication systems.In this paper,we demonstrate a on-chip OPA that emi...Optical phased arrays(OPAs)are crucial in beam-steering applications,particularly as transmitters in light detection and ranging and free-space communication systems.In this paper,we demonstrate a on-chip OPA that emits multiple orbital angular momentum(OAM)beams in different directions,each carrying unique topological charges.By superimposing a forked 1×3 Dammann grating on the grating array,six OAM beams with topological charges of ±3,±4,and±5 can be radiated from the OPA region.The OPA chip was fabricated on a silicon-on-insulator platform,and the simultaneous generation of multiple OAM beams was realized experimentally.The directions of these vortices can be steered by adjusting the wavelength of the input light and the bias voltages of the phase shifters,enabling a remarkable field of view(FOV)of 140 deg×40 deg within a 120-nm wavelength range.We pave the way for developing systems with ultrawide FOVs,improving the resolution of remote sensing and broadening the possibilities of free-space communications.展开更多
We propose a method to measure the flatness of an object with a petal-like pattern generated by the interference of the measured orbital angular momentum(OAM)beam and the reference OAM beam which carries the opposite ...We propose a method to measure the flatness of an object with a petal-like pattern generated by the interference of the measured orbital angular momentum(OAM)beam and the reference OAM beam which carries the opposite OAM state.By calculating the difference between the petal rotation angle without/with the object,the thickness information of the object,and then the flatness information,can be evaluated.Furthermore,the direction of the object’s flatness can be determined by the petal’s clockwise/counterclockwise rotation.We theoretically analyze the relationship between the object’s thickness and petal rotation angle,and verify the proposed method by experiment.The experimental results show that the proposed method is a high precision flatness measurement and can obtain the convex/concave property of the flatness.For the 1.02 mm glass sample,the mean deviation of the flatness is 1.357×10^(-8) and the variance is 0.242×10^(-16).For the 0.50 mm glass sample,the mean deviation of the flatness is 1.931×10^(-8) and the variance is 2.405×10^(-16).Two different topological charges are adopted for the 2.00 mm glass sample,and their flatness deviations are 0.239×10^(-8)(ℓ=1)and 0.246×10^(-8)(ℓ=2),where their variances are 0.799×10^(-18)(ℓ=1)and 0.775×10^(-18)(ℓ=2),respectively.It is shown that the flatness measured by the proposed method is the same for the same sample when different topological charges are used.All results indicate that the proposed method may provide a high flatness measurement,and will be a promising way to measure the flatness.展开更多
The decoherence of high-dimensional orbital angular momentum(OAM)entanglement in the weak scintillation regime has been investigated.In this study,we simulate atmospheric turbulence by utilizing a multiple-phase scree...The decoherence of high-dimensional orbital angular momentum(OAM)entanglement in the weak scintillation regime has been investigated.In this study,we simulate atmospheric turbulence by utilizing a multiple-phase screen imprinted with anisotropic non-Kolmogorov turbulence.The entanglement negativity and fidelity are introduced to quantify the entanglement of a high-dimensional OAM state.The numerical evaluation results indicate that entanglement negativity and fidelity last longer for a high-dimensional OAM state when the azimuthal mode has a lower value.Additionally,the evolution of higher-dimensional OAM entanglement is significantly influenced by OAM beam parameters and turbulence parameters.Compared to isotropic atmospheric turbulence,anisotropic turbulence has a lesser influence on highdimensional OAM entanglement.展开更多
Quantum secure direct communication(QSDC) is a communication method based on quantum mechanics and it is used to transmit secret messages. Unlike quantum key distribution, secret messages can be transmitted directly o...Quantum secure direct communication(QSDC) is a communication method based on quantum mechanics and it is used to transmit secret messages. Unlike quantum key distribution, secret messages can be transmitted directly on a quantum channel with QSDC. Higher channel capacity and noise suppression capabilities are key to achieving longdistance quantum communication. Here, we report a continuous-variable QSDC scheme based on mask-coding and orbital angular momentum, in which the mask-coding is employed to protect the security of the transmitting messages and to suppress the influence of excess noise. The combination of orbital angular momentum and information block transmission effectively improves the secrecy capacity. In the 800 information blocks ×1310 bits length 10-km experiment, the results show a statistical average bit error rate of 0.38%, a system excess noise value of 0.0184 SNU, and a final secrecy capacity of 6.319×10~6 bps. Therefore, this scheme reduces error bits while increasing secrecy capacity, providing a solution for long-distance large-scale quantum communication, which is capable of transmitting text, images and other information of reasonable size.展开更多
We have constructed the robust and highfield-stability scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)system which is equipped with a 12 Tsuperconductor magnet and the He-3 cryostat,obtaining the high-quality data of graphite whic...We have constructed the robust and highfield-stability scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)system which is equipped with a 12 Tsuperconductor magnet and the He-3 cryostat,obtaining the high-quality data of graphite which can be clearly characterized up to the 12-T high magnetic field and bulk 2H-NbSe2 whose vortex structure and surface defects can be clearly visualized by the scanning and dI/dV mapping.The pivotal factor of our superior data stems from the sapphire frame and its unique structure,which ensure an exceptional performance for the noise,which has the current spectral density low to 2×10^(-13)A√Hz at the low frequency with the cut-off frequency of 250 Hz and the engaging status,of vibration,promising to the robust platform for the investigation of the surface of materials.The low drifting rate from the image of graphite is v_(x)=-8:79×10^(-7)nm/s and v_(y)=-3.26×10^(-6)nm/s at 12 T and 0.3 K.Besides,equipped with the high-capacity He-3 cryostat(with 15 normal temperature and pressure liter He-3 gas),the system,which has the base temperature for 0.28 K,can operate at the low temperature for more than 72 h,ensuring the enduring research at the sub-Kelvin temperature for the dI/dV mapping and large-scale scanning.When the magnetic field is applied up to 12 T,the STM system also obtains the excellent-clarity and undistorted images of graphite,which proves the outstanding performance of the system at the high-field researches.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in myopic eyes by scanning laser ophthalmoscope(SLO)and to assess its correlations with different severity of myopia.METHODS:Sixty-one eyes from 61 patients were in...AIM:To evaluate retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in myopic eyes by scanning laser ophthalmoscope(SLO)and to assess its correlations with different severity of myopia.METHODS:Sixty-one eyes from 61 patients were included and subdivided into three groups according to their refractive errors:high myopia group[20 eyes,spherical equivalent(SE)≤-6 D];low and moderate myopia(22 eyes,-6.0<SE≤-0.5 D);normal(19 eyes,-0.5<SE<+0.5 D).All subjects underwent SLO imaging with dual lasers(532 nm and 633 nm).The oxygen saturations of hemoglobin in arteries(SO_(2)A)and veins(SO_(2)V),and their differences(SO_(2)AV)were estimated from the optical densities of the vessels on the images at the two wavelengths.Pearson’s or Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were calculated to assess the correlation between retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation and refractive error/axial length(AL).RESULTS:For the retinal oxygen saturation,the SO_(2)V in high myopia group(73.21%±21.42%)was significantly higher than that in normal group(55.81%±21.69%)and low and moderate myopia group(56.88%±13.83%,P<0.05).The SE was significantly correlated with SO_(2)A(r=-0.30)and SO_(2)V(r=-0.36;P<0.05),and AL was also significantly correlated with SO_(2)A(r=0.27)and SO_(2)V(r=0.30;P<0.05).No significant correlations were found between SO_(2)AV and SE and AL(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:SO_(2)A and SO_(2)V increased in more myopic eye based on SLO measurements.Further studies are warranted to investigate the changes of retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in myopia with different methods.展开更多
The assembly behaviors of two low-symmetric carboxylic acid molecules(50-(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10:30,100-triphenyl]-3,400,5-tricarboxylic acid(CTTA)and 30,50-bis(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10-biphenyl]-3,5-d...The assembly behaviors of two low-symmetric carboxylic acid molecules(50-(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10:30,100-triphenyl]-3,400,5-tricarboxylic acid(CTTA)and 30,50-bis(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10-biphenyl]-3,5-dicarboxylic acid(BCBDA))containing naphthalene rings on graphite surfaces have been investigated using scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).The transformation of nanostructures induced by the second components(EDA and PEBP-C4)have been also examined.Both CTTA and BCBDA molecules self-assemble at the 1-heptanoic acid(HA)/HOPG interface,forming porous network structures.The dimer represents the most elementary building unit due to the formation of double hydrogen bonds.Moreover,the flipping of naphthalene ring results in the isomerization of BCBDA molecule.The introduction of carboxylic acid derivative EDA disrupts the dimer,which subsequently undergoes a structural conformation to form a novel porous structure.Furthermore,upon the addition of pyridine derivative PEBP-C4,N–H⋯O hydrogen bonds are the dominant forces driving the three coassembled structures.We have also conducted density functional theory(DFT)calculations to determine the molecular conformation and analyze the mechanisms underlying the formation of nanostructures.展开更多
Manipulating and braiding Majorana zero modes(MZM)are a critical step toward realizing topological quantum computing.The primary challenge is controlling the vortex,which hosts the MZM,within a superconducting film in...Manipulating and braiding Majorana zero modes(MZM)are a critical step toward realizing topological quantum computing.The primary challenge is controlling the vortex,which hosts the MZM,within a superconducting film in a spatially precise manner.To address this,we developed a magnetic force-based vortex control technology using the STM system with a self-designed four-electrode piezo-scanner tube and investigated vortex manipulation on the NbSe_(2) superconducting film.We employed ferromagnetic tips to control the movement of vortex array induced by the tip's remanent magnetism.A magnetic core solenoid device was integrated into the STM system and a strong magnetic tip demagnetization technique was developed,providing a viable technical solution for further enabling single vortex manipulation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3709900)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20171)+1 种基金the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202315)the High Steel Center(HSC)at North China University of Technology and University of Science and Technology Beijing,China.
文摘Desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles in molten steel was observed in situ using high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscopy.The effects of the aluminum and silicon contents of molten steel on desulfurization were analyzed.When the total aluminum content in the steel increased from 6 to 1100 ppm,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 2.1wt%to 84.84wt%after the reaction for 90 s.Furthermore,when the silicon content in the steel increased from 0.01wt%to 2.20wt%,the CaS content in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles increased from 1.53wt%to 79.01wt%after the reaction for 90 s.This indicates that the increase in the aluminum and silicon contents of the steel promoted the desulfurization of CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles.A kinetic model was established to predict the CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles composition,and the diffusion coefficient of sulfur in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3) particles was 9.375×10^(−10)m^(2)·s^(−1) at 1600℃,which provided a new method for the calculation of diffusion coefficient.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program(No.2023YFB3709900)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20171)+2 种基金China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202315)the High Steel Center(HSC)at North China University of TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing,China.
文摘The characteristics of nonmetallic inclusions formed during steel production have a significant influence on steel performance.In this paper,studies on inclusions using confocal scanning laser microscopy(CSLM)are reviewed and summarized,particularly the col-lision of various inclusions,dissolution of inclusions in liquid slag,and reactions between inclusions and steel.Solid inclusions exhibited a high collision tendency,whereas pure liquid inclusions exhibited minimal collisions because of the small attraction force induced by their<90°contact angle with molten steel.The collision of complex inclusions in molten steel was not included in the scope of this study and should be evaluated in future studies.Higher CaO/Al_(2)O_(3)and CaO/SiO_(2)ratios in liquid slag promoted the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3)-based in-clusions.The formation of solid phases in the slag should be prevented to improve dissolution of inclusions.To accurately simulate the dissolution of inclusions in liquid slag,in-situ observation of the dissolution of inclusions at the steel-slag interface is necessary.Using a combination of CSLM and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy,the composition and morphological evolution of the inclusions during their modification by the dissolved elements in steel were observed and analyzed.Although the in-situ observa-tion of MnS and TiN precipitations has been widely studied,the in-situ observation of the evolution of oxide inclusions in steel during so-lidification and heating processes has rarely been reported.The effects of temperature,heating and cooling rates,and inclusion character-istics on the formation of acicular ferrites(AFs)have been widely studied.At a cooling rate of 3-5 K/s,the order of AF growth rate in-duced by different inclusions,as reported in literature,is Ti-O<Ti-Ca-Zr-Al-O<Mg-O<Ti-Zr-Al-O<Mn-Ti-Al-O<Ti-Al-O<Zr-Ti-Al-O.Further comprehensive experiments are required to investigate the quantitative relationship between the formation of AFs and inclusions.
基金supported by Independent Research Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy,Shanghai University(SKLASS-2023-Z13)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.19DZ2270200)+1 种基金A portion of the work was performed at US National High Magnetic Field Laboratory,which is supported by the National Science Foundation(Cooperative Agreement No.DMR-1157490 and DMR-1644779)the State of Florida.Thanks also to Mary Tyler for editing.
文摘The high-temperature dissolution behavior of primary carbides in samples taken from GCr15 continuous-casting bloom was observed in-situ by confocal laser scanning microscopy.Equations were fitted to the dissolution kinetics of primary carbides during either heating or soaking.Dissolution of carbides proceeded in three stages(fast→slow→faster)as either temperature or holding time was increased.During the heating process and during the first and third stages of the soaking process,the original size of the carbides determined the steepness of the slope,but during the middle(“slow”)stage of the soaking process,the slope remained zero.The initial size of the carbides varied greatly,but their final dissolution temperature fell within the narrow range of 1210-1235℃,and the holding time remained within 50 min.Fractal analysis was used to study the morphological characteristics of small and medium-sized carbides during the dissolution process.According to changes in the fractal dimension before and after soaking,the carbides tended to evolve towards a more regular morphology.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374395)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China(Nos.20210302123135,202303021221143)+5 种基金the Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Guidance Special Project of Shanxi Province,China(Nos.202104021301022,202204021301009)the Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Projects,China(No.YDZJSX20231B003)the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for financial support under the Megagrant(No.075-15-2022-1133)the National Research Foundation(NRF)grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials(No.2015R1A2A1A01006795)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710541)the Research Project supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2022-038)。
文摘To investigate the effect of microstructure evolution on corrosion behavior and strengthening mechanism of Mg-1Zn-1Ca(wt.%)alloys,as-cast Mg-1Zn-1Ca alloys were performed by equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)with 1 and 4 passes.The corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of alloys were investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),electrochemical tests,immersion tests and tensile tests.The results showed that mechanical properties improved after ECAP 1 pass;however,the corrosion resistance deteriorated due to high-density dislocations and fragmented secondary phases by ECAP.In contrast,synchronous improvement in the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance was achieved though grain refinement after ECAP 4 passes;fine grains led to a significant improvement in the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,elongation,and corrosion rate of 103 MPa,223 MPa,30.5%,and 1.5843 mm/a,respectively.The enhanced corrosion resistance was attributed to the formation of dense corrosion product films by finer grains and the barrier effect by high-density grain boundaries.These results indicated that Mg-1Zn-1Ca alloy has a promising potential for application in biomedical materials.
文摘A parametrization of density matrices of ddimensions in terms of the raising J+and lowering J−angular momentum operators is established together with an implicit connection with the generalized Bloch-GellMann parameters. A general expression for the density matrix of the composite system of angular momenta j1and j2is obtained. In this matrix representation violations of the Bell-Clauser-Horne-Shimony-Holt inequalities are established for the X-states of a qubit-qubit, pure and mixed, composite system, as well as for a qubit-qutrit density matrix. In both cases maximal violation of the Bell inequalities can be reached, i.e., the Cirel’son limit. A correlation between the entanglement measure and a strong violation of the Bell factor is also given. For the qubit-qutrit composite system a time-dependent convex combination of the density matrix of the eigenstates of a two-particle Hamiltonian system is used to determine periodic maximal violations of the Bell’s inequality.
文摘By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integral. The effect of noncanonical strength, off-axis distance and vortex sign on spatial correlation singularities in far field is stressed. Furthermore, far-field OAM spectra and densities are also investigated, and the OAM detection and crosstalk probabilities are discussed. The results show that the number of dislocations of SCS always equals the sum of absolute values of topological charges for canonical or noncanonical vortex pairs. Although the sum of the product of each OAM mode and its power weight equals the algebraic sum of topological charges for canonical vortex pairs, the relationship no longer holds in the noncanonical case except for opposite-charge vortex pairs. The changes of off-axis distance, noncanonical strength or coherence length can lead to a more dominant power in adjacent mode than that in center detection mode, which also indicates that crosstalk probabilities of adjacent modes exceed the center detection probability. This work may provide potential applications in OAM-based optical communication, imaging, sensing and computing.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52176122).
文摘The centroid coordinate serves as a critical control parameter in motion systems,including aircraft,missiles,rockets,and drones,directly influencing their motion dynamics and control performance.Traditional methods for centroid measurement often necessitate custom equipment and specialized positioning devices,leading to high costs and limited accuracy.Here,we present a centroid measurement method that integrates 3D scanning technology,enabling accurate measurement of centroid across various types of objects without the need for specialized positioning fixtures.A theoretical framework for centroid measurement was established,which combined the principle of the multi-point weighing method with 3D scanning technology.The measurement accuracy was evaluated using a designed standard component.Experimental results demonstrate that the discrepancies between the theoretical and the measured centroid of a standard component with various materials and complex shapes in the X,Y,and Z directions are 0.003 mm,0.009 mm,and 0.105 mm,respectively,yielding a spatial deviation of 0.106 mm.Qualitative verification was conducted through experimental validation of three distinct types.They confirmed the reliability of the proposed method,which allowed for accurate centroid measurements of various products without requiring positioning fixtures.This advancement significantly broadened the applicability and scope of centroid measurement devices,offering new theoretical insights and methodologies for the measurement of complex parts and systems.
基金supported by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2020B0301030008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11935007 and 12035007)+1 种基金supported by the Open Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Quark and Lepton Physics(MOE)(Grant No.QLPL2023P01)the Talent Scientific Star-up Foundation of the China Three Gorges University(CTGU)(Grant No.2024RCKJ013)。
文摘We present the first theoretical study on heavy-flavor jet angularities(λ_(α)^(κ))in Pb+Pb collisions at√SNN=5.02 Te V.The initial production of heavy-flavor jets was carried out using the POWHEG+PYTHIA8 prescription.In contrast,the SHELL transport model describes jet evolution in the quark-gluon plasma(QGP).In p+p collisions,we observed narrower angularity distributions for D ^(0)-tagged jets than for inclusive jets,consistent with the ALICE preliminary results.We then demonstrate that jet quenching in the QGP slightly widens the angularity distribution of D ^(0)-tagged jets in Pb+Pb collisions relative to that in p+p collisions for a jet transverse momentum of 10<pch/T,jet<20 Ge V/c.In contrast,the angularity distributions of the inclusive and D ^(0)-tagged jets become narrower in Pb+Pb collisions relative to p+p atpch/T,jet>20 Ge V/c because of the strong influence of selection bias.Additionally,by comparing the average angularities<λ_(α)^(κ)>of the inclusive,D ^(0)-tagged,and B ^(0)-tagged jets with varyingαandκ,we show that the larger the quark mass,the lower the jet’s<λ_(α)^(κ)>values are.As a result of the slenderer initial distribution,we predict that compared with inclusive jets,heavy-flavor jets,especially B~0-tagged ones,will suffer stronger modifications of<λ_(α)^(κ)>in Pb+Pb relative to p+p at 10<pch/T,jet<20 Ge V/c.For a larger jet radius,a more significant broadening of the jet angularities was predicted because of the enhanced contribution of the wide-angle particles.
文摘In the burgeoning field of light-matter interactions,angular momentum has emerged as a pivotal factor,driving innovative research directions.This study delves into the interaction dynamics between vortex lights and an electromagnetically induced transparency(EIT)medium,with a primary focus on elucidating the underlying mechanism of angular momentum transfer.Through comprehensive theoretical analysis and numerical simulations,it is demonstrated that when the probe field carries orbital angular momentum(OAM),the dispersion and absorption characteristics of the EIT medium undergo periodic modulation.This modulation is intricately determined by the azimuthal phase and topological charge of the beam.Notably,the OAM in the driving field exerts no such influence on the medium’s properties.Leveraging vortex phase plates(VPPs)or spatial light modulators(SLMs)to manipulate the tunable OAM enables dynamic control over the EIT effect.This breakthrough not only deepens our understanding of light-matter interactions at the quantum level but also unlocks new avenues for high-dimensional quantum information processing and advanced optical communication technologies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Project from Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2022YFA1203100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52350088)+1 种基金the Department of Science and Technology of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20220032)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX241797)。
文摘The experimental realization of observable phonon angular momentum(PAM)in feasible systems using relatively simple methods remains a critical challenge.Motivated by the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect,this study explores the generation of PAM during the transport of electrically driven polarons along a singlestranded helix structure.We demonstrate that the motion of a polaron under an applied electric field inherently induces a finite PAM,exhibiting drift-locked behavior between the PAM and the polaron.By analyzing the time evolution of PAM distribution at each site,we identify the observed PAM as a natural consequence of coherent superposition between lattice waves,in which the chiral structure selectively determines the direction of induced PAM.Furthermore,we examine the roles of two types of electron-phonon interactions and structural periodicity in modulating PAM.These findings highlight the potential of chiral molecules as platforms for PAM generation and offer new insights into developing phonon-spin-based devices for information processing and transmission.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52274339,52174321,52074186,and 52104337)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20231317)China Baowu Low-Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Fund(Grant No.BWLCF202108).
文摘To investigate the nucleation behavior during the single-phased metallic solidification process,the commercial ultrapure ferritic stainless steels with no(Initial steel)and various melt treatments(R1,MR1,Y2,MY1,and M1 steels)were used to carry out the differential scanning colorimetry(DSC)and high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope(HT-CLSM)experiments.Based on the results of DSC experiments,the equilibrium solidification process as well as the relationship among the critical undercooling degree(△T_(c)^(DSC)),latent heat of fusion/crystallization(△H_(f)/△H_(c)),equiaxed grain ratio(ER),and average grain size(△_(ave)^(ingot))was revealed.ER is increased with the decreasing△T_(c)^(DSC)and increasing△H_(f)/△H_(c);however,△_(ave)^(ingot)is decreased with them.Referring to the results of HT-CLSM experiments,the average sizes of micro-/macrostructures(d_(ave)/D_(ave)/)are decreased with the increasing cooling rate,as well as the difference between and apparent critical undercooling degree(△T_(c)^(CLSM))was revealed.The heterogeneous nucleation of the crystal nuclei occurs only if△T_(c)^(CLSM)>△T_(c)^(DSC).Combining with the interfacial wetting-lattice mismatch heterogeneous nucleation model,the dynamic mechanism of the metallic solidification was revealed.The as-cast grains of the melt-treated samples were obviously refined,owing to the much higher actual heterogeneous nucleation rates(I_(heter.,i))obtained through melt treatments,and the heterogeneous nucleation rates(I_(heter.,ij))for all samples are increased with the cooling rates,firmly confirming that the as-cast grains of each sample could be refined by the increasing cooling rates.
基金financially supported by Fund Program for Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.20230007)(jie bang guashuai)‘Open Competition’project:Preparation technology and product development of key new materials for 5G communication(No.20231207)+3 种基金Projects of the Patent Conversion Program in Shanxi Province(No.20241140)Research and Innovation Projects in Shanxi Province(No.2023KY633)Graduate Education Innovation Project at Taiyuan University of Science and Technology(No.BY2023003)Basic Research Plan Free Exploration of General Program in Shanxi Province(No.202303021221143).
文摘The low ductility and strong mechanical anisotropy of wrought magnesium alloys have hindered their further processing and application.In this study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheet was prepared by a new asymmetrical angular rolling(AAR)process,compared with conventional symmetrical rolling(SR)process and asymmetrical rolling(ASR)process.The effects of three rolling processes on the microstructure,texture and mechanical properties of the alloy sheets were systematically studied.The results show that the AAR sheet exhibits excellent mechanical properties compared to other two rolling processes.It not only achieves the highest ductility of 17.9%,17.9%,and 18.5% in the three directions,but also has the lowest mechanical anisotropy values for yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation.The AAR process significantly reduces the anisotropy of the material by achieving the smallest average grain size of 4.93μm and the most homogeneous grain size distribution.Introduced bi-directional asymmetric shear stresses randomizes grain orientation and activates the non-basal slip system,which also significantly reduces the anisotropy.In addition,the tensile twinning mechanism dominates during the AAR process,which contributes to texture weakening and the activation of the non-basal slip system.Through the synergy of these mechanisms,the AAR sheet is characterized by high ductility and low anisotropy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62341508 and 62105203)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.BH0300071).
文摘Optical phased arrays(OPAs)are crucial in beam-steering applications,particularly as transmitters in light detection and ranging and free-space communication systems.In this paper,we demonstrate a on-chip OPA that emits multiple orbital angular momentum(OAM)beams in different directions,each carrying unique topological charges.By superimposing a forked 1×3 Dammann grating on the grating array,six OAM beams with topological charges of ±3,±4,and±5 can be radiated from the OPA region.The OPA chip was fabricated on a silicon-on-insulator platform,and the simultaneous generation of multiple OAM beams was realized experimentally.The directions of these vortices can be steered by adjusting the wavelength of the input light and the bias voltages of the phase shifters,enabling a remarkable field of view(FOV)of 140 deg×40 deg within a 120-nm wavelength range.We pave the way for developing systems with ultrawide FOVs,improving the resolution of remote sensing and broadening the possibilities of free-space communications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62375140)the Open Research Fund of National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures(Grant No.M36055).
文摘We propose a method to measure the flatness of an object with a petal-like pattern generated by the interference of the measured orbital angular momentum(OAM)beam and the reference OAM beam which carries the opposite OAM state.By calculating the difference between the petal rotation angle without/with the object,the thickness information of the object,and then the flatness information,can be evaluated.Furthermore,the direction of the object’s flatness can be determined by the petal’s clockwise/counterclockwise rotation.We theoretically analyze the relationship between the object’s thickness and petal rotation angle,and verify the proposed method by experiment.The experimental results show that the proposed method is a high precision flatness measurement and can obtain the convex/concave property of the flatness.For the 1.02 mm glass sample,the mean deviation of the flatness is 1.357×10^(-8) and the variance is 0.242×10^(-16).For the 0.50 mm glass sample,the mean deviation of the flatness is 1.931×10^(-8) and the variance is 2.405×10^(-16).Two different topological charges are adopted for the 2.00 mm glass sample,and their flatness deviations are 0.239×10^(-8)(ℓ=1)and 0.246×10^(-8)(ℓ=2),where their variances are 0.799×10^(-18)(ℓ=1)and 0.775×10^(-18)(ℓ=2),respectively.It is shown that the flatness measured by the proposed method is the same for the same sample when different topological charges are used.All results indicate that the proposed method may provide a high flatness measurement,and will be a promising way to measure the flatness.
基金supported by the Project of the Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Grant Nos.2022CFB957,2022CFB475)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11847118)。
文摘The decoherence of high-dimensional orbital angular momentum(OAM)entanglement in the weak scintillation regime has been investigated.In this study,we simulate atmospheric turbulence by utilizing a multiple-phase screen imprinted with anisotropic non-Kolmogorov turbulence.The entanglement negativity and fidelity are introduced to quantify the entanglement of a high-dimensional OAM state.The numerical evaluation results indicate that entanglement negativity and fidelity last longer for a high-dimensional OAM state when the azimuthal mode has a lower value.Additionally,the evolution of higher-dimensional OAM entanglement is significantly influenced by OAM beam parameters and turbulence parameters.Compared to isotropic atmospheric turbulence,anisotropic turbulence has a lesser influence on highdimensional OAM entanglement.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 62071381 and 62301430)Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Mathematics and Physics (Grant No. 23JSY014)+1 种基金Scientific Research Plan Project of Shaanxi Education Department (Natural Science Special Project (Grant No. 23JK0680)Young Talent Fund of Xi’an Association for Science and Technology (Grant No. 959202313011)。
文摘Quantum secure direct communication(QSDC) is a communication method based on quantum mechanics and it is used to transmit secret messages. Unlike quantum key distribution, secret messages can be transmitted directly on a quantum channel with QSDC. Higher channel capacity and noise suppression capabilities are key to achieving longdistance quantum communication. Here, we report a continuous-variable QSDC scheme based on mask-coding and orbital angular momentum, in which the mask-coding is employed to protect the security of the transmitting messages and to suppress the influence of excess noise. The combination of orbital angular momentum and information block transmission effectively improves the secrecy capacity. In the 800 information blocks ×1310 bits length 10-km experiment, the results show a statistical average bit error rate of 0.38%, a system excess noise value of 0.0184 SNU, and a final secrecy capacity of 6.319×10~6 bps. Therefore, this scheme reduces error bits while increasing secrecy capacity, providing a solution for long-distance large-scale quantum communication, which is capable of transmitting text, images and other information of reasonable size.
基金the CHMFL(Chinese High Magnetic Field Laboratory)faculty for the operation of the magnet platformsupported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA 1607701)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51627901,U1932216,and 12004386)the Maintenance and Renovation Project for CAS Major Scientific and Technological Infrastructure(Nos.DSSWXGZ-2019-0011 and DSSWXGZ-2021-0006)the Chinese Academy of Sciences Scientific Research Equipment(No.YJKYYQ20190014)the Hefei Science Center CAS(No.2021HSC-UE010)。
文摘We have constructed the robust and highfield-stability scanning tunneling microscopy(STM)system which is equipped with a 12 Tsuperconductor magnet and the He-3 cryostat,obtaining the high-quality data of graphite which can be clearly characterized up to the 12-T high magnetic field and bulk 2H-NbSe2 whose vortex structure and surface defects can be clearly visualized by the scanning and dI/dV mapping.The pivotal factor of our superior data stems from the sapphire frame and its unique structure,which ensure an exceptional performance for the noise,which has the current spectral density low to 2×10^(-13)A√Hz at the low frequency with the cut-off frequency of 250 Hz and the engaging status,of vibration,promising to the robust platform for the investigation of the surface of materials.The low drifting rate from the image of graphite is v_(x)=-8:79×10^(-7)nm/s and v_(y)=-3.26×10^(-6)nm/s at 12 T and 0.3 K.Besides,equipped with the high-capacity He-3 cryostat(with 15 normal temperature and pressure liter He-3 gas),the system,which has the base temperature for 0.28 K,can operate at the low temperature for more than 72 h,ensuring the enduring research at the sub-Kelvin temperature for the dI/dV mapping and large-scale scanning.When the magnetic field is applied up to 12 T,the STM system also obtains the excellent-clarity and undistorted images of graphite,which proves the outstanding performance of the system at the high-field researches.
基金Supported by Shantou Science and Technology Project(No.190917155269927)2020 Li Ka Shing Foundation Cross-Disciplinary Research Grant(No.2020LKSFG06B).
文摘AIM:To evaluate retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in myopic eyes by scanning laser ophthalmoscope(SLO)and to assess its correlations with different severity of myopia.METHODS:Sixty-one eyes from 61 patients were included and subdivided into three groups according to their refractive errors:high myopia group[20 eyes,spherical equivalent(SE)≤-6 D];low and moderate myopia(22 eyes,-6.0<SE≤-0.5 D);normal(19 eyes,-0.5<SE<+0.5 D).All subjects underwent SLO imaging with dual lasers(532 nm and 633 nm).The oxygen saturations of hemoglobin in arteries(SO_(2)A)and veins(SO_(2)V),and their differences(SO_(2)AV)were estimated from the optical densities of the vessels on the images at the two wavelengths.Pearson’s or Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were calculated to assess the correlation between retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation and refractive error/axial length(AL).RESULTS:For the retinal oxygen saturation,the SO_(2)V in high myopia group(73.21%±21.42%)was significantly higher than that in normal group(55.81%±21.69%)and low and moderate myopia group(56.88%±13.83%,P<0.05).The SE was significantly correlated with SO_(2)A(r=-0.30)and SO_(2)V(r=-0.36;P<0.05),and AL was also significantly correlated with SO_(2)A(r=0.27)and SO_(2)V(r=0.30;P<0.05).No significant correlations were found between SO_(2)AV and SE and AL(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:SO_(2)A and SO_(2)V increased in more myopic eye based on SLO measurements.Further studies are warranted to investigate the changes of retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in myopia with different methods.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22272039)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB36000000)+1 种基金the Youth Program of the Liaoning Education Department(No.LJKQZ20222280)the Jilin Chinese Academy of Sciences-Yanshen Technology Co.,Ltd.
文摘The assembly behaviors of two low-symmetric carboxylic acid molecules(50-(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10:30,100-triphenyl]-3,400,5-tricarboxylic acid(CTTA)and 30,50-bis(6-carboxynaphthalen-2-yl)-[1,10-biphenyl]-3,5-dicarboxylic acid(BCBDA))containing naphthalene rings on graphite surfaces have been investigated using scanning tunneling microscopy(STM).The transformation of nanostructures induced by the second components(EDA and PEBP-C4)have been also examined.Both CTTA and BCBDA molecules self-assemble at the 1-heptanoic acid(HA)/HOPG interface,forming porous network structures.The dimer represents the most elementary building unit due to the formation of double hydrogen bonds.Moreover,the flipping of naphthalene ring results in the isomerization of BCBDA molecule.The introduction of carboxylic acid derivative EDA disrupts the dimer,which subsequently undergoes a structural conformation to form a novel porous structure.Furthermore,upon the addition of pyridine derivative PEBP-C4,N–H⋯O hydrogen bonds are the dominant forces driving the three coassembled structures.We have also conducted density functional theory(DFT)calculations to determine the molecular conformation and analyze the mechanisms underlying the formation of nanostructures.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2019YFA0308600 and 2020YFA0309000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92365302,92065201,22325203,92265105,12074247,12174252,52102336)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB28000000)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant Nos.2019SHZDZX01,19JC1412701,20QA1405100,24LZ1401000,LZPY2024-04)financial support from the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302500)。
文摘Manipulating and braiding Majorana zero modes(MZM)are a critical step toward realizing topological quantum computing.The primary challenge is controlling the vortex,which hosts the MZM,within a superconducting film in a spatially precise manner.To address this,we developed a magnetic force-based vortex control technology using the STM system with a self-designed four-electrode piezo-scanner tube and investigated vortex manipulation on the NbSe_(2) superconducting film.We employed ferromagnetic tips to control the movement of vortex array induced by the tip's remanent magnetism.A magnetic core solenoid device was integrated into the STM system and a strong magnetic tip demagnetization technique was developed,providing a viable technical solution for further enabling single vortex manipulation.
